Just like that, half the year is gone! Triple digit heat indices are once again the norm and the garden is bursting with veggies. So, how did things shake out for the Heartland on FIRE household in June?
Meal Planning for Your Body and Budget
Last year we paid down over $56,000 in debt. One of the biggest areas of savings for us was reducing our spending on food. So, what did we do, just eat rice and beans?
Nope.
If anything, we ate higher quality food than the previous year. Meal planning made it possible to slash spending without sacrificing flavor.
5 Ways to Save this Summer!
Summer is here! The pools are filled, the sunscreen is out, the tomatoes are turning red, and the solstice is upon us!
Besides Summer being a great time to have fun in the sun, there are some unique opportunities for savings. Here’s 5…
Beware the Top Shelf Trap
Variety is the spice of life.. I strongly support trying new things. However, as we grow in our experiences, it can be easy to fall into the Top Shelf Trap. [Read more…] about Beware the Top Shelf Trap
Can You Save Big on Insurance? Here’s How to Find Out!
Insurance. You know you need it. But can you save big bucks by getting competitive quotes? I decided I to find out for myself…
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Progress Update 6: 529 Shuffling and Crazy Tenants
Welp, it seems like Spring lasted about 2 days. In last month’s post Spring was just arriving, now we’ve gone straight to Summer in no time flat. It’s time for the monthly net worth update. Did our net worth number grow as fast in May as Spring changed to Summer?
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